Project description:

W.O.R.D. is looking for a student to help us with our ongoing fundraising and development plan. To make W.O.R.D. a sustainable program, we require funding that is sufficient, reliable and renewable. The student's role and research plan would include the following:

• To orient yourself with the unique funding needs and requirements of W.O.R.D.;
• To research grant and contribution opportunities from charitable organizations, foundations, government programs, etc.;
• To build relationships with potential donors;
• To draft funding applications, proposals and budgets;
• To ultimately secure funding on behalf of W.O.R.D.;

In the final month of the project, you will be required to present your findings in a final report that will answer the following questions:

• Describe the successes and challenges of your funding research and application plan. What worked well? What didn’t? Why?
• What factors will lead to the long-term sustainability of W.O.R.D.?
• What avenues should W.O.R.D. pursue to secure funding moving forward?

This research and final report will provide W.O.R.D. with valuable direction in establishing a long-term strategic fundraising and development plan.

About the organization: W.O.R.D. (Writing Our Rhymes Down) is a youth-led literacy program working with inner-city youth in Montreal. WORD uses positive hip hop music and culture to educate, engage and empower youth through literacy, critical thinking and self-esteem development.